Labels & Ribbons for the Brother TD-4 Series

The Brother TD-4 series takes 4-inch labels in rolls up to 127mm across. The thermal transfer TD-4420TN and TD-4520TN also take ribbons 40mm to 110mm wide, up to 300m long. Here's exactly what fits.

First, which TD-4 do you have?

Model How it prints Label width Label core
TD-4410D / TD-4420DN Direct thermal 19mm to 118mm 12.7mm or larger
TD-4420TN (203 dpi) Thermal transfer or direct thermal 20mm to 112mm 25.4mm or 38mm
TD-4520TN (300 dpi) Thermal transfer or direct thermal 20mm to 112mm 25.4mm or 38mm

Direct thermal models only work with direct thermal labels. All TD-4 models take rolls up to 127mm across.

Labels that fit

For shipping labels, 4 x 6 inches (102 x 152mm) on a 25mm core fits every TD-4 model:

On the TD-4420TN and TD-4520TN, labels must be wound outside. An optional external roll mount takes rolls up to 213mm across on a 76mm core.

Ribbons for the TD-4420TN and TD-4520TN

Specification TD-4420TN / TD-4520TN
Ribbon length 300m on a 25.4mm core, or 110m on a 12.7mm core
Ribbon width 40mm to 110mm (narrower than 110mm needs the included ribbon spindle)
Wind Ink side out
Grade Best for Example
Wax-resin Paper and coated labels, good smudge resistance TSC 8550 wax-resin, 110mm x 300m
Resin Polyester and polypropylene labels facing heat, chemicals or abrasion TSC 8600 resin, 83mm x 300m
Wax Paper shipping and product labels Ask us for 110mm x 300m wax, ink side out

Use a ribbon wider than your label. These are the same ribbon specifications as the TSC TE series.

Common questions

Can the TD-4410D use ribbons? No. It's direct thermal only, so it needs direct thermal labels and no ribbon.

Can I use 4x6 labels? Yes, on a 25mm core, on every TD-4 model.

Can you supply other label sizes? Yes. Our Genie labels are made in our own UK factory. Tell us the size and material you need and we'll quote.

Not sure? We'll match it for you

Send us your printer model and label size, or a photo of your current label roll, and we'll confirm the right labels and ribbon.

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Specifications from Brother's TD-4420TN/4520TN User's Guide and Brother product specifications.